How long does it take from Leicester Square to Tower Hill by metro?

The journey from Leicester Square to Tower Hill takes approximately 30 minutes by London Underground, covering 11.9 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Leicester Square to Tower Hill?

The token fare from Leicester Square to Tower Hill is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Leicester Square for Tower Hill?

At Leicester Square, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Cockfosters. Look for the electronic board showing "Cockfosters".

What is the last train from Leicester Square to Tower Hill?

The last train from Leicester Square towards Cockfosters departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tower Hill back towards Leicester Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Leicester Square to Tower Hill?

There are 6 stops between Leicester Square and Tower Hill on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Holborn, Russell Square, King's Cross St. Pancras.

Leicester Square To Tower Hill

ShortestShortest Route

Leicester Square

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Cockfosters

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Covent Garden

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Holborn

red interchange

+8.76 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Russell Square

+13.13 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.53 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange King's Cross St. Pancras — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Liverpool Street

red interchange

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Tower Hill

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.37 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

11.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Cockfosters
Tower Hill	05:00	00:30	Towards Leicester Square

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.74 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹82

Auto

₹172

Cab

₹312

Estimates for 11.9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Tower Hill

underground

Tower Hill, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tower Hill exit 1· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 2· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 3· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 4· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops